Gibbs School vs West Somerville Neighborhood
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gibbs School
Arlington · Public middle · Grades 6–6
529 students
West Somerville Neighborhood
Somerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
397 students
| Measure | Gibbs School Arlington, Massachusetts | West Somerville Neighborhood Somerville, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #51 of 300 | #662 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #804 of 15,369 | #24014 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 529 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 48% |
| city | Arlington | Somerville |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gibbs School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 51.7).
- •Gibbs School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 48%).
- •Gibbs School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 50%).
- •Gibbs School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.7).
- •Gibbs School is the larger school with 529 students compared with 397.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gibbs School better than West Somerville Neighborhood?
On the Success Index (US), Gibbs School ranks higher (84.6 vs 51.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gibbs School and West Somerville Neighborhood?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Arlington and Somerville in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gibbs School: 529. West Somerville Neighborhood: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gibbs School and West Somerville Neighborhood rank in Massachusetts?
Gibbs School is 51st of 300 and West Somerville Neighborhood is 662nd of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).